Spotted Dolphin

Fun Facts

The Hawaiian spotted dolphin has fewer spots than others of different regions.
They are agile swimmers that are known to flip and leap from the water.
They communicate using whistles that are distinguishable among individuals by humans.
Females tend to be larger than males weighing around 200 lbs and growing as long as 8 feet.
The spotted dolphin will support wounded or sick animals until they recover or die.

Spotted dolphins are extremely social creatures and form herds of a few dozen to more than a thousand. Around Hawaii, they are commonly sighted in the channels between the islands.

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The Spotted Dolphin Hawaiian Dolphins Fun Facts The Hawaiian spotted dolphin has fewer spots than others of different regions. They are agile swimmers that are known to flip and leap from the water. They communicate using whistles that are distinguishable among individuals by humans. Females tend to be larger than males weighing around 200 lbs and growing as long as 8 feet. The spotted dolphin will support wounded or sick animals until they recover or die. Spotted dolphins are extremely social creatures and form herds of a few dozen to more than a thousand. Around Hawaii, they are commonly sighted in the channels between the islands.